Blue Angel
Billy Valentine Lyrics

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You can't squeeze blood from a rolling stone
And love can't live on faith alone
Cause the flesh is weak when you're on your own
For so long
You can't blame the heart for wanting more
For drifting out through an open door
The souls gotta find what it's searching for
Right or wrong

Nobody knows nothing, that's all I really know
They say if you love something, you gotta let it go

Ride on blue angel
Ride on so high
Ride on blue angel
To the sky, to the sky

We all have mountains we gotta climb
And some valleys below where the sun don't shine
We spin our wheels and we call it time
Buts it's all space
Miles and years they're all the same
The only difference is the given name
But in the end my friend its just a game
Some endless race
Life is some kind of something at least for you and me
But living ain't nothing if you can't be free

Ride on blue angel
Ride on so high
Ride on blue angel
To the sky, to the sky

Ride on blue angel
Ride on so high

Ride on blue angel
To the sky, to the sky

Overall Meaning

The song “Blue Angel” by Billy Valentine is a soulful ballad that deals with the complexities of love and life. It starts off with the powerful line, “You can't squeeze blood from a rolling stone”, indicating that one cannot force anything out of someone who is not willing to give. The next few lines focus on the fact that love alone is not enough to sustain a relationship, and that the need for physical presence and affection is equally important. The line “The soul’s gotta find what it’s searching for” is especially significant, as it indicates that each individual has their own quest for meaning and fulfillment that cannot be ignored. The chorus “Ride on blue angel, ride on so high, ride on blue angel to the sky” acts as a way of providing hope and encouragement to keep pushing forward and striving for one’s goals.

The next section of the song highlights the struggles that we all face in life, whether it’s climbing mountains or pushing through valleys that are difficult to navigate. It also notes that time is a human construct, and that in the end, it’s all just space. The line “Some endless race” signifies that life is an ongoing journey that never really stops, and that it’s up to us to make the most of it. The final section of the song reminds us that living our lives freely and authentically is the ultimate goal, as there’s no point in simply existing without true meaning or purpose. The repetition of the chorus throughout the entire song acts as a reminder to keep pushing forward towards our goals, despite the struggles we may face along the way.

Line by Line Meaning

You can't squeeze blood from a rolling stone
It's impossible to get something from someone who doesn't have it to give

And love can't live on faith alone
A relationship requires more than just hope and trust

Cause the flesh is weak when you're on your own
Being alone can make us vulnerable

For so long
After a while

You can't blame the heart for wanting more
It's natural to desire more in life

For drifting out through an open door
Leaving a situation for something better

The souls gotta find what it's searching for
We all have a purpose to fulfill

Right or wrong
Regardless of the consequences

Nobody knows nothing, that's all I really know
Despite our experiences, there is always more to learn

They say if you love something, you gotta let it go
Sometimes the most loving thing to do is to release something or someone

Ride on blue angel
Keep moving forward

Ride on so high
Keep striving for your goals

To the sky, to the sky
As far as you can go

We all have mountains we gotta climb
We all have challenges to overcome

And some valleys below where the sun don't shine
Difficult times and low points in life

We spin our wheels and we call it time
Our daily activities often seem repetitive

Buts it's all space
It can feel like we're going nowhere

Miles and years they're all the same
Time passes quickly and it's easy to lose track

The only difference is the given name
The only thing that makes time different is what we call it

But in the end my friend its just a game
Despite the struggles, life is still a game to be enjoyed

Some endless race
It often feels like we're racing against time

Life is some kind of something at least for you and me
Life holds meaning and purpose for everyone

But living ain't nothing if you can't be free
True living involves being free to pursue what you want

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You can't squeeze blood from a rolling stone
And love can't live on faith alone
Cause the best is weak when you're on your own
For so long
You can't blame the heart for wanting more
For drifting out through an open door
The souls gotta find what it's searching for
Right or wrong
Nobody knows nothing, thats all I really know
They say if you love something, you gotta let it go

Ride on blue angel
Ride on so high
Ride on blue angel
To the sky, to the sky

We all have mountains we gotta climb
And some valleys below where the sun don't shine
We spin our wheels and we call it time
Buts its all space
Miles and years they're all the same
The only difference is the given name
But in the end my friend its just a game
Some endless race
Life is some kind of something at least for you and me
But living ain't nothing if you can't be free